What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Care Consultant position at Adriel School, Inc.?
The Foster Care Consultant is responsible for providing consultation and supervision to assigned foster youth and foster parents for Adriel.
Responsibilities:
- Provide consultation/case management services to assigned Adriel foster youth and foster parents.
- Manage and maintain case load as assigned by the regional manager
- Follow the service-delivery rules and policies. Conduct all required home visits, contacts, and observations. Provide written documentation of service plans, contacts with foster caregivers and youth, and feedback. Share with other treatment team members as appropriate.
- Maintain youth files.
- Provide training to the foster parents as requested.
- Maintain strong, professional working relationships with all internal and external consumers and be an integral member of the entire foster care team. Required expectations include attendance at staff meetings, training, sharing on-call rotation, and participation in special events, office coverage, referrals, etc.
- May be required to assist in the recruitment of foster homes in the community into which youth can be placed for foster care as required by the regional manager.
- Assist with the successful marketing plan for all counties served by the region as required by the regional manager.
- Demonstrate a high level of understanding and ensure adherence to the Teaching-Family Model. In addition, develop and maintain a working knowledge of licensing regulations, standards, and requirements.
- Receive and maintain training in accordance with ODJFS, the Teaching Family Association (TFA) standards, CANS, and applicable licensure board.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
This role requires a bachelor’s degree and LSW, LPC or MFT. Adoption Assessor training completed or completed within the established timeline required. Master’s Degree, case management experience or demonstrated experience working within the Teaching Family Model all a plus; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $43,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Salary : $43,200